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I dropped a fork on my big toe and it hit it pretty hard, when it happened i couldn't breathe from the pain, it's swollen now, what should i do?

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Go see your doc: You need an xray to r/o a spiral fx. Buddy tape the toe and your good to go!

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

See below: Soak in epsom salt and warm water, take some aleve (naproxen). If the skin was punctured from the fork it would be a good idea to see a doctor.

Answered 3/24/2013

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A member asked:

I dropped a fork on my big toe and it hit it pretty hard, when it happened i couldn't breathe from the pain, it's swollen now, what should i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Dr Mallia agreed

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

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